Peak
3
Weeks
21
Score
3,784
Chart Year
1976
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Lead singer Errol Brown wrote this about his wife Ginette. It was the first happy song he wrote - he had always written sad songs before. Errol Brown, who came to England from Jamaica with his mother when he was young, formed Hot Chocolate in London with Tony Wilson in 1969. They recorded a reggae version of "Give Peace A Chance" that got the attention of John Lennon, who released the single on The Beatles' Apple Records. This led to a deal with Mickie Most, who signed them to his RAK label. The pair wrote "Bet Yer Life I Do," which was recorded by Herman's Hermits and hit UK #22. They had their first UK hit of their own with "Love Is Life," then went on to a string of UK hits, including a #1 in 1977 with "So You Win Again." Hot Chocolate were produced by Mickie Most, who released this track on his RAK Records label. Most, however, didn't see the hit potential in this song and put it out as the B-side of a ballad called "Blue Night." That same week, Most produced a song for his band The Arrows called "I Love Rock And Roll," and released that as the B-side of their song "Broken Down Heart." In our interview with Alan Merrill of The Arrows, he explained that Most was in his "blue period" (an allusion to Pablo Picasso), and was really into ballads. "You Sexy Thing" turned out to be a huge hit, but "I Love Rock And Roll" would have to wait 7 years to realize its potential when Joan Jett took the song to #1. (Check out our interview with Alan Merrill.) This was one of two songs to make the UK Top 10 in the 1970s, '80s and '90s. The other one to do so was John Lennon's "Imagine." This was featured in the 1997 movie The Full Monty. The song became popular once again and was re-released in the UK, where it went to #6. This was the third time it cracked the UK Top 10 - a 1987 remix by Ben Liebrand hit #10. This was a hit in over 50 countries. In the UK it sold over a million copies but stalled at #2 behind "Bohemian Rhapsody" for six weeks. In 2005, this was used in commercials for Dr. Pepper soda. In 2014, it was featured in a Super Bowl commercial for Chevy Silverado trucks. In the spot, which was narrated by John Cusack, a rodeo bull is put out to stud to the sounds of this song. This was used on The Office in the season 2 episode "The Dundies." It plays as Michael presents Ryan with the Hottest In The Office award. The song was also used in these TV series: The Simpsons ("The Caper Chase" - 2017) Family Guy ("Brian The Closer" - 2014) Scandal ("Whiskey Tango Foxtrot" - 2014) Supernatural ("Mommy Dearest" - 2011) Samantha Who? ("The Ex" - 2008) Ugly Betty ("A Nice Day For A Posh Wedding" - 2007) Ally McBeal ("Lost and Found" - 2001) Malcolm In The Middle ("Pilot" - 2000) That '70s Show ("Thanksgiving" - 1998) And in these movies: Love Is Everything (2018) Book Club (2018) Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist (2008) What Happens In Vegas (2008) Legally Blonde (2001) Dude, Where's My Car? (2000) Boogie Nights (1997)
I believe in miracles Where you from You sexy thing (sexy thing, you) I believe in miracles Since you came along You sexy thing Where did you come from, baby? How did you know I needed you? How did you know I needed you so badly? How did you know I'd give my heart gladly? Yesterday, I was one of the lonely people Now you're lying close to me, making love to me I believe in miracles Where you from, you sexy thing (sexy thing, you) I believe in miracles Since you came along, you sexy thing Where did you come from, angel? How did you know I'd be the one? Did you know you're everything I prayed for? Did you know, every night and day for? Every day, needing love and satisfaction Now you're lying next to me, giving it to me I believe in miracles Where you from, you sexy thing (sexy thing, you) I believe in miracles Since you came along, you sexy thing Oh, kiss me, you sexy thing Touch me, baby, you sexy thing I love the way you touch me, darling, you sexy thing Oh, it's ecstasy, you sexy thing Yesterday, I was one of the lonely people Now you're lying close to me, giving it to me I believe in miracles Where you from, you sexy thing (sexy thing, you) I believe in miracles Since you came along, you sexy thing Oh, touch me Kiss me, darling I love the way you hold me, baby Oh, it's ecstasy Oh, it's ecstasy (sexy thing, you sexy thing, you) Kiss me, baby (sexy thing, you sexy thing, you) I love the way you kiss me, darling (sexy thing, you sexy thing, you) Oh, yeah (sexy thing, you sexy thing, you) Love the way you hold me (sexy thing, you sexy thing, you) Keep on lovin' me, darling (sexy thing, you sexy thing, you) Keep on lovin' me, baby (sexy thing, you sexy thing, you)
| Week | Chart Date | Position | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nov 1, 1975 | 86 | 40 |
| 2 | Nov 8, 1975 | 76 | 50 |
| 3 | Nov 15, 1975 | 66 | 60 |
| 4 | Nov 22, 1975 | 55 | 71 |
| 5 | Nov 29, 1975 | 43 | 83 |
| 6 | Dec 6, 1975 | 37 | 89 |
| 7 | Dec 13, 1975 | 32 | 94 |
| 8 | Dec 20, 1975 | 24 | 102 |
| 9 | Dec 27, 1975 | 20 | 106 |
| 10 | Jan 3, 1976 | 16 | 110 |
| 11 | Jan 10, 1976 | 14 | 112 |
| 12 | Jan 17, 1976 | 8 | 118 |
| 13 | Jan 24, 1976 | 6 | 120 |
| 14 | Jan 31, 1976 | 4 | 122 |
| 15 | Feb 7, 1976 | 3 | 123 |
| 16 | Feb 14, 1976 | 3 | 123 |
| 17 | Feb 21, 1976 | 3 | 123 |
| 18 | Feb 28, 1976 | 6 | 120 |
| 19 | Mar 6, 1976 | 10 | 116 |
| 20 | Mar 13, 1976 | 17 | 109 |